Dunelm boss denies Homebase interest as its latest update disappoints
John Browett, CEO, refuted the claims, saying the firm was “flatly not interested in taking it [Homebase] over.”
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Dunelm Group PLC
LON:DNLM
Dunelm Group PLC is a specialist out-of-town homewares retailer providing a range of products to a customer base, under the brand name Dunelm Mill.
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Dunelm sees strong sales growth in its stores
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